Manager, Regional Operations

Do you love animals and the people who love them? Are you passionate about joining an organization with a clear and inspired purpose? Make your love of pets into the career of a lifetime.

We are rapidly growing and have some exciting new opportunities within our Operations team at NVA Canada. We are seeking a self‑driven, inspirational Manager of Regional Operations (MRO) that values a servant leadership approach.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the operations, NVA initiatives, and business functions of NVA veterinary practices within British Columbia. This critical role partners with various stakeholders including the Hospital Leadership Team as well as the NVA Support Center while working closely with and performing duties at the direction of the Division Lead.

The successful candidate will maintain the exceptional relationships that have been built with hospital leadership and their teams over the years. The Manager of Regional Operations will be responsible for spending time in the field with hospital leadership and staff, which is critical for success. This individual will work directly with veterinary practices to improve processes and profitability. Must be willing to travel regionally up to 50% of the time and we are looking for an individual to be based out of the Lower Mainland but are open to other locations within BC.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• An excellent leader with strong communication, organization, and people skills
• An excellent coach and developer of individuals on key support operatives
• An astute judge of character and situations to recognize issues/problems and solve before escalation
• Ability to manage several individual locations

The MRO is a highly autonomous position that works collaboratively with the team to support and grow our community of hospitals.

• Partners directly with a portfolio of practices to improve operational and financial performance, based on practice needs.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of organizational and local practice policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Hospital Leadership team to proper staff scheduling and optimization.
• Analyzes and interprets operational reports and identifies areas for improvement.
• Champions and implements NVA initiatives throughout the region.
• Ensures hospitals comply with all Occupational Health & safety policies (i.e. OHS/WHMIS).

• Collaborates with hospital leadership to develop business strategy and aids in its implementation.
• Creates action plans, sets, and manages goals, delegate tasks, and tracks metrics.
• Analyzes and improves systems, policies, and processes.
• Negotiates and mediates conflicts; coaches and provides ongoing feedback to hospital leadership.
• On-board new Hospital Managers and ensures a successful introduction into the company.
• Mentors, coaches, and sets expectations with hospital leadership and staff.
• Ensures Hospital Managers are trained in financial and operational systems and methods.
• Assists Hospital Managers with interviewing, hiring, and resolving personnel issues.
• Conducts Hospital Manager performance reviews and oversees career development.
• Makes recommendations for staff training and development.

• Analyzes the financial health of hospitals and diagnoses issues.
• Assists with the preparation and communication of the annual budget.
• Oversees the management of costs, particularly labor.
• Manages revenue growth.

• Develops, champions, and drives client retention initiatives.
• Advises and oversees tactics for increasing new client visits.
• Assess the quality of client service and provides direction for enhancements.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within a multi-site environment is required.
• Experience owning a P&L.
• Ability to work remotely and travel up to 50% of the time (local and national).
• Currently living or willing to relocate to British Columbia, ideally in the Lower Mainland or surrounding areas.

• Possesses a self-directed attitude and an ability to work independently.
• Understands…